I'm wondering now, was Me the thing at the end of the universe in 'LISTEN'? If so, I like the fact that Orson was afraid of her. Gives the idea that she was so bored with existence, torturing the last remaining living thing was just a way to pass the time.
As for the episode, I liked it, & warts & all, here's why. I could really rip the entire season apart, but what I've reminded myself of over & over,is that I usually enjoy DW. I agree that the writing has declined, & it feels like the show is trying to recapture what it was a few years ago, by following some formulas, but even though a ton of decisions with the story & plot aren't what I'd do, I still actually enjoy it.
That's just me though.:unsure